Cook County
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Kane County goes against policy, will use savings to balance budget instead of tax hikeNov 24, 2023 12:00 am - Editor's note: This story was updated to correct a county finance official's statement about interest income. There will be no property tax increase to fund the Kan...
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Drucker steps up for Prospect in Schneider's absence, helps beat LibertyvilleNov 24, 2023 12:00 am - On Wednesday night Prospect suffered a big blow when junior guard Ben Schneider suffered a left knee injury. Schneider is expected to miss most of the season following s...
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Nothing But Treble presents 'Glow: Celebrating Songs of the Season'Nov 23, 2023 10:00 pm - Nothing But Treble, Elgin's premier women's choir, presents "Glow: Celebrating Songs of the Season," on Saturday, Dec. 2. Enjoy an evening of color and light at 7 p.m. a...
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Christmastime at Fine Line, an artisan gift sale, opens Nov. 30Nov 23, 2023 10:00 pm - On Thursday, Nov. 30, the Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles will open its doors for its 36th annual Artisan Gift Sale. There will be holiday decorations, pot...
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Shoppers flock to experience in-person shopping at local mall on Black FridayNov 23, 2023 10:00 pm - The day after Thanksgiving, suburban shoppers gave local malls something to be thankful for. Black Friday crowds were robust at such malls as Woodfield Mall in Schaumbur...
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'Blessed and thankful:' South Elgin Police and Village Squire serve up Thanksgiving mealsNov 23, 2023 12:00 am - As a young adult, Bob Karas often spent Thanksgiving at the family restaurant, The Village Squire in West Dundee, with his parents and siblings serving up meals to those...
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Free Woodfield Trolley service begins holiday hoursNov 23, 2023 12:00 am - Beginning Friday and continuing through New Year's Day, the free Woodfield Trolley service in Schaumburg will have extended holiday hours. The trolleys connect several l...
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'The pursuit of excellence': Prospect March Knights complete championship seasonNov 23, 2023 12:00 am - The Prospect Marching Knights, Prospect High School's marching band, have established a tradition of excellence. But this fall season was particularly satisfying for the...
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Voice of NIU radio held many jobs, including one as WWF ring announcerNov 23, 2023 12:00 am - While Bill Baker has spent more than 50 years on the radio calling football and basketball games, he's also held down quite a few other jobs. Beer truck driver. Ad sales...
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'This is a proud day': 50 Navy recruits get served Thanksgiving meals in PalatineNov 23, 2023 12:00 am - Fifty recruits from the Naval Station Great Lakes in Lake County got a warm welcome and were served Thanksgiving meals Thursday by volunteers at the American Legion Post...